Lunar is a source based Linux distribution with a unique package management system which builds each software package, or module, for the machine it is being installed on. Though it can take a while to do a complete Lunar installation it's worth it as it tends to be quite fast, once installed! In the beginning Lunar was a fork of Sorcerer GNU Linux (SGL). The fork occurred in late January to early February of 2002 and was originally made up of a small group of people who wanted to collaboratively develop and extend the Sorcerer technology. The original name for the project was Lunar-Penguin but the group decided to re-christen it Lunar Linux while the Lunar-Penguin name has become a sort of umbrella which the team could use if they decide to collaboratively develop something besides Lunar Linux.

Robolinux is a Debian-based desktop distribution which offers pre-configured virtual machines to help users run Windows software from their Linux desktop. The project's latest version, Robolinux 8.10, is based on Debian 8. "This major Robolinux upgrade involved several months of hard work finding every way possible to improve the speed and functionality of our operating systems. We also fixed the fusion-icon dependency issue in our 3D MATE and Xfce editions and upgraded Firefox to Quantum version 57.0.1 and Thunderbird to version 52.5.2. Robolinux 8.10 also has over 200 important upstream security and application updates. All of the upgraded 32-bit and 64-bit Robolinux 8.10 operating systems come with over 120 custom-built WiFi, video and printer drivers and can run Windows XP, 7 and 10 virus-free inside. Every version is loaded with many popular one-click installer applications such as the Tor browser, I2P, several very popular multimedia apps, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype and VirtualBox...." Along with the new version, many of Robolinux's commercial add-ons are now being offered free of charge from the project's store. Details can be found in the project's release notes. Download (MD5) (pkglist): robolinux64-cinnamon-v8.10.iso (2,084MB), robolinux64-lxde-v8.10.iso (1,963MB), robolinux64-mate-3d-v8.10.iso (1,959MB), robolinux64-xfce-3d-v8.10.iso (2,068MB). Also available from OSDisc.

Robolinux is a user-friendly and intuitive operating system based on the latest long term support release of Ubuntu. One of the project's more interesting features is the availability of a pre-configured virtual machine support pack with Windows XP or Windows 7 - a VirtualBox setup which allows the user to install and run the Windows operating system seamlessly alongside Robolinux. This is an optional add-on that must be downloaded from the project's online store.

Robolinux is an Ubuntu-based, desktop distribution available in Cinnamon and MATE editions. The project has published a new release, Robolinux 9.2, which brings the distribution up to date with important bug fixes. There have also been a number of updates to the distribution's desktop applications: "Robolinux is very pleased to announce its newly upgraded Cinnamon & MATE 3D 9.2 LTS 2021 versions release. The main focus on this significant upgrade was to improve speed, security and stability. Both of the new Robolinux 9.2 versions have newer Linux kernels that run much faster as well as fixes for the recent x86 and x64 Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities. Users should be aware that since January 1st 2018 all Robolinux operating systems come with free expert tech support. It should also be noted that both of the Robolinux 9.2 versions provide optional UEFI support and have the newest VirtualBox version 5.2.10, the newest Firefox version 59.0.2, the newest Thunderbird version 52.7.0 and quite a significant number of very important upstream security and application updates." Further information is provided in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5) (pkglist): robolinux64-cinnamon-v9.2.iso (1,520MB), robolinux64-mate3d-v9.2.iso (1,448MB).

Robolinux is a desktop operating system and one of the project's more interesting features is the availability of a pre-configured virtual machine support pack with Windows XP, 7 or 10. The project's latest release, Robolinux 9.1, is based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and includes support for UEFI, Secure Boot and disk encryption. "Robolinux has really listened carefully to its user base and is extremely excited to release its first Robolinux 64-bit 9 series version MATE 3D which is based upon the 4.13 Linux kernel. This first of many Robolinux 9 series versions with a focus on privacy was built with a flawless crash free balance of the best current but highly stable Debian and Ubuntu source code, delivering exactly what our Users wanted in a Linux OS that runs Windows XP, 7 and 10 natively inside it, with blazing fast speeds which is a hallmark of all Robolinux operating systems built since 2011. Here are just a few of the major improvements: massive open source and proprietary WiFi, video and Printer driver support with automatic discovery of drivers plus the ability to install or uninstall drivers; USB stick installer finally works; use WiFi during install...." More information can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (MD5): robolinux64-mate3d-v9.1.iso (1,479MB, torrent, pkglist).

Robolinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution. The project has announced the release of a new version, Robolinux 8.8.1, which is built on Debian 8 "Jessie" and features up-to-date versions of Firefox and Thunderbird, along with improvements to the MATE and Xfce desktop environments: "This is another major Robolinux upgrade entailing several months of hard work finding every way possible to improve the speed and functionality of our 8 Raptor versions. All Robolinux Raptor 8.8.1 versions including our recent release of MATE 3D and Xfce 3D are based on Debian 8 stable source code running the newest Debian 3.16 Linux kernel plus over 200 important upstream security and application updates, Firefox 53.0 and Thunderbird 45.6.0. As usual all four of the new 32-bit and 64-bit Robolinux 8.8.1 editions come with over 120 custom-built WiFi, video and printer drivers and can run Windows XP, 7 and 10 virus-free inside. Every version is loaded with many popular one-click installer applications such as the Tor browser, i2P, several very popular multimedia apps, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype and VirtualBox...." The release announcement has further details. Robolinux is available in four editions: Xfce, LXDE, MATE and Cinnamon. Download (MD5) (pkglist): robolinux64-xfce-v8.8.1.iso (2,049MB), robolinux64-lxde-v8.8.1.iso (1,945MB), robolinux64-mate-v8.8.1.iso (1,937MB), robolinux64-cinnamon-v8.8.1.iso (2,057MB).

Robolinux is a Debian-based desktop distribution which features many security and entertainment packages. The Robolinux project has released an update to the distribution's 8.x series: Robolinux 8.6. The new version is available in four editions (Cinnamon, LXDE, MATE and Xfce) and can be run on 32-bit and 64-bit x86 processors. "Robolinux is pleased to announce its new upgraded Robolinux 8.6 'Raptor' Cinnamon, Mate, Xfce and LXDE 32-bit and 64-bit editions. All are based on 100% rock-solid Debian 8 stable source code running the newest Debian 3.16 Linux kernel plus over 275 important upstream security and application updates, the newest Tor Browser, Firefox 49.0 and Thunderbird 45.3.0. As usual, Robolinux 8.6 comes with over 120 custom built WiFi, video and printer drivers and can run Windows XP, 7 and 10 virus-free inside. Every version is loaded with many popular one-click installer applications such as the Tor browser, I2P, several very popular multimedia apps, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype and VirtualBox." Some older (pre-2008) video cards are no longer supported. The release announcement contains further information. Download (MD5, pkglist): robolinux64-cinnamon-v8.6.iso (2,036MB), robolinux64-mate-v8.6.iso (1,909MB), robolinux64-lxde-v8.6.iso (1,923MB), robolinux64-xfce-v8.6.iso (2,019MB).

The Robolinux project, a Debian-based desktop distribution, has announced the launch of Robolinux 8.5. The new release is available in four editions (Cinnamon, LXDE, MATE and Xfce) and is based on Debian 8 "Jessie". Past editions of Robolinux have been free to try, but required a purchase to install and this has changed with the latest release as the distribution is now free to install. "Robolinux is extremely pleased and excited to announce its new upgraded Robolinux 8.5 'Raptor' Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce and LXDE with 32-bit and 64-bit variants. Undoubtedly the biggest news is that all 16 Robolinux 7 and 8 Live editions now come with a free OS installer and can be downloaded for free on SourceForge. There is no more charge for our OS installer which was how we funded third-party Linux application developers. Gaming enthusiasts will be thrilled because we added Steam to 8.5. We also updated Stealth VM and the Robolinux C Drive to VM for Windows XP, 7 and 10 so it works with VirtualBox 5.0." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5) (pkglist): robolinux64-cinnamon-v8.5.iso (2,028MB), robolinux64-mate-v8.5.iso (1,930MB), robolinux64-xfce-v8.5.iso (2,038MB), robolinux64-lxde-v8.5.iso (1,943MB).

The Robolinux project has announced the availability of a new stable release of the project's Robolinux Raptor series. The new release, Robolinux 8.4, is available in Cinnamon, LXDE, MATE and LXDE flavours and features several privacy and anti-malware tools. "All Robolinux Raptor 8.4 editions are based on 100% rock-solid current Debian 8 stable source code running the newest 3.16 Linux kernel plus over 180 important upstream security and application updates. We also included the newest Firefox 45 and Thunderbird 38.7, Tor Browser, VirtualBox and replaced all of our 32-bit end-of-life Google Chrome with Chromium. As usual all four of the upgraded 32-bit and 64-bit Robolinux editions are loaded with many popular user applications, such as I2P, many popular multimedia programs, Kazam screencaster, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype, VirtualBox...." A list of changes and available security tools can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (MD5, pkglist): robolinux64-live-cinnamon-v8.4.iso (2,048MB), robolinux64-live-lxde-v8.4.iso (1,938MB), robolinux64-live-mate-v8.4.iso (1,925MB), robolinux64-live-xfce-v8.4.iso (2,040MB).

The Robolinux project has announced the availability of a new release of their commercial, Debian-based distribution. The latest version, Robolinux 8.3, includes several new multimedia applications, including Photo Filmstrip, Spotify, Blender, OpenShot and Pinta. Robolinux 8.3 also ships with Wireshark for monitoring network traffic. Additional wi-fi and printer drivers were added while Popcorntime was removed from the list of applications. "As the Christmas and holiday season was approaching Robolinux polled its user base extensively asking `What hot new apps do you want in Robolinux Cinnamon, Mate, Xfce & LXDE Raptors?' An overwhelming number of users responded with "We want more multimedia and privacy apps in Robolinux". Interestingly many users asked for a packet sniffer to monitor their privacy amongst other things." Further information on this release can be found in the project's release announcement. Downloads (MD5) (pkglist): robolinux64-live-lxde-v8.3.iso (1,897MB), robolinux64-live-xfce-v8.3.iso (2,036MB), robolinux64-live-mate-v8.3.iso (1,887MB), robolinux64-live-cinnamon-v8.3.iso (2,010MB).

John Martinson has announced the release of Robolinux 8.2, an updated build of the project's commercial distribution which features a virtual machine for running the Windows operating system inside Linux: "Robolinux is extremely pleased and excited to announce its new faster Robolinux Raptor Cinnamon, MATE and Xfce 32-bit and 64-bit 8.2 based on the 100% rock-solid Debian 8.2 stable source code sporting Debian's improved 3.16 Linux kernel. Non-stop time and effort went into finding ways to significantly speed up and optimize all three of our upgraded Robolinux Raptor series versions so that Linux beginners and advanced users will be very pleased. As usual the trio of Robolinux Raptor operating systems are loaded with many popular user applications, such the newest Tor browser, i2P, Firefox, Thunderbird, Kazam screencaster, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Skype and VirtualBox plus 12 incredibly powerful security and privacy applications to keep our users safe." Visit the distribution's SourceForge page to read the full release announcement. Download (MD5): robolinux64-live-cinnamon-v8.2.iso (2,038MB), robolinux64-live-mate-v8.2.iso (1,916MB), robolinux64-live-xfce-v8.2.iso (2,035MB).